Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Middle Tyger YMCA Hires Robert “Nat” Auten as Branch Executive Director
March 3, 2015DUNCAN, SC – The Middle Tyger YMCA, home of the Y-Spartaquatics Swim Team – ranked the #1 Y swim team in the nation, announced the hiring of Robert “Nat” Auten…
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Foundation Awards $781,597 in Grants
March 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $781,597 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. City of Woodruff was awarded $251,375 to assist in…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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2015 Candidates Set Off to Raise Over $150,000 in 10 Weeks
February 26, 20152015 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Zen UPSTATE, SC – The candidates have set a goal of raising $10,000 or more during their 10-week campaign…
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Ten at The Top Creates Regional Bus Day Trips: Heading to Greenwood on March 12th
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In 2015 Ten at the Top is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate by creating the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to…
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New Data Shows S.C. Child Poverty Rate Nearly Cut in Half by Safety Net Programs and Tax Policies
February 25, 2015Children’s Trust Urges Policy Makers to Adopt Updated Poverty Measure CHARLESTON, SC – A report released today urges policy makers to permanently adopt an updated poverty measure – the Supplemental…
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Upstate Forever Honors Conservation Champions
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon today honored eight conservation champions for significant achievements in the fields of land conservation, clean water, clean air, sustainable development, recycling, public…
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March of Dimes Awards More than $250,000 to Grantees across the State
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has awarded more than $250,000 in eight community grants for projects focused on improving the health of mothers…
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Greenville business leaders help Habitat for Humanity
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A group of 17 business leaders came together Wednesday morning to kick-off the third annual Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 2015 CEO Build. The concept for…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,350 in proceeds
February 20, 2015SIMPSONVILLE, SC –Holy Cross Episcopal Church will distribute a total of $33,350 among 11 local charities as proceeds from the 2014 pumpkin patch. This donation marks a 50% increase in…
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10 Winter Safety Tips from the American Red Cross
February 17, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Red Cross is urging people to take 10 simple steps to stay safe as frigid air and wintery conditions move into South Carolina. “Although winter weather can…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds Richard to board
February 17, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo has added David Richard as the newest board member. Richard, a vice president at Resurgent Capital Services, has resided in Greenville…
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Greenville Zoo Announces Future Plans for Exhibits: Zoo to reopen after two weeks of renovations
February 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo announced today its plans to unveil a redesigned South American Aviary Exhibit on Saturday and renovate the former Elephant Exhibit into a new South…
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Girl Scouts Begin Selling Cookies at Local Retailers on February 20
February 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts throughout the Upstate are offering cookies for sale at various local retailers beginning Friday, February 20. For those who missed the door-to-door sales during the…
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Public Registration Opens Today for 40th Anniversary of the Assaults
February 16, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Is this the year you conquer Mt. Mitchell, by bike? Today, registration opens to the public for one of the Southeast’s most challenging and well-known uphill rides:…
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Governor Haley Proclaims February 8 Through 14 Rotary Has Heart Week
February 13, 2015Local Rotary Clubs Engage With Harvest Hope for Giving Projects Governor Nikki R. Haley has proclaimed the week of February 8 through February 14 as Rotary Has Heart Week…
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Tri-County Tech becomes first school to award a VSF scholarship
February 12, 2015PENDLETON, SC – An Anderson man is the first recipient of a Veterans Scholarship Forever scholarship. Chris Tellier joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996 – two weeks after his…
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Tri-County Tech becomes first school to award a VSF scholarship
February 12, 2015PENDLETON, SC – An Anderson man is the first recipient of a Veterans Scholarship Forever scholarship. Chris Tellier joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996 – two weeks after his…
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Brad Wyche, Founder and Executive Director, Upstate Forever
February 11, 2015UpstateBizSC: Talk about your professional journey leading up to the formation of Upstate Forever. Brad Wyche: I’m a native of Greenville and other than going to school and working one…
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Upstate Public School Leaders to Meet Thursday
February 10, 2015UPSTATE, SC – More than 80 school board members and district superintendents from across the Upstate region are expected to participate in the first-ever Upstate School Boards & Superintendents Meeting,…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society Announces Board President
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS), a Greenville based nonprofit organization, announces that Derek Stapleton has accepted the role of Board President for the 2015-2016 term. For…
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Habitat for Humanity receives South Carolina Nonprofit Excellence Award
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received the 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Award, given annually by the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO). The Nonprofit Excellence Award recognizes…
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Habitat for Humanity receives South Carolina Nonprofit Excellence Award
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received the 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Award, given annually by the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO). The Nonprofit Excellence Award recognizes…
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Inaugural Class of Women’s Leadership Institute Gets Started on Furman University Campus
February 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development has announced that the inaugural class of the Women’s Leadership Institute is off to a highly successful start after…
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Share Your Heart this Valentine’s Day with a Child Battling Cancer
February 9, 2015SC – For Valentine’s Day, Camp Happy Days will give every child battling cancer in each of South Carolina’s Children’s Hospital’s a special hand delivered Valentine’s Day present. A gift…
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Nika White joins the Furman University Women’s Leadership Institute’s Inaugural Class
February 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Nika White, the Greenville Chamber’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, has been accepted to participate in Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute’s inaugural class. The Women’s Leadership Institute…
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SCSDB Athletes Celebrating Plans for a New Field House
February 5, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Whoo-hoo! The athletes at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind have something to celebrate! Thanks to the contributions of eight businesses and organizations, the…
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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set for March
January 30, 20158:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – Runners and walkers will once again get to run through the Greenville Zoo this March. Zoom Through The Zoo includes…
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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…
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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…
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Now Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Liberty Fellows
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: South Carolina resident Age 30 — 45…
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Greer Community Ministries Launches a new Fab 5 Campaign to Create Awareness of Need for Basic Food Items
January 26, 2015GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is launching a new Fab 5 campaign to create awareness of the consistent need for basic food items. The Fab 5 campaign features…
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Woodlands at Furman names Williams as Activity Coordinator
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Candace Williams has been named as the new Activity Coordinator for the Woodlands at Furman. Williams previously worked at the Woodlands in skilled nursing as a Licensed…
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Woodlands at Furman names Williams as Activity Coordinator
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Candace Williams has been named as the new Activity Coordinator for the Woodlands at Furman. Williams previously worked at the Woodlands in skilled nursing as a Licensed…
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Local Leader to be Among Hosts for Oxfam International Women’s Day Celebration
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Oxfam America announced that Mary Louise Resch, Director of Development of the South Carolina Lions Foundation, has been selected as a member of the Host Committee Oxfam’s 2015…
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SC Association of Nonprofits Adds New Leadership to Organization
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) recently added two new team members to serve and strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. Sharon Thomas joined SCANPO’s staff as…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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Greer Community Ministries client receives a car from Recycled Rides through D & D Motors
January 19, 2015GREER, SC – D & D Motors, Charity Cars, and Esurance Insurance Services, Inc. handed over the keys to a car and made Sue Hollingsworth’s dream come true on Thursday,…
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University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation Announces New Appointments
January 14, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation recently elected new members to its board. Steve Harvey ’80 assumed the role of president of the Foundation. A…
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Greenville Chamber Welcomes Katie Busbee and Andres Rivera
January 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Greenville Chamber has hired the following two new team members: Katie Busbee As Manager of Government Relations, Katie Busbee will work in all areas of the…
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Vice Mayor Pro Tem Named To Girl Scouts Board
January 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Vice Mayor Pro Tem and District 2 Representative Lillian Brock Flemming has been elected to the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands board of…
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SC Chamber to Focus on Workforce Pipeline as 2020 Goals Make Progress
January 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, critical needs jobs account for 54% of the workforce while only 28% of people have the necessary…
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Red Cross Needs Disaster Response Volunteers in South Carolina
January 8, 2015Volunteer Orientations Being Held Across the State The Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers and is inviting the community to attend…
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Souperbowl of Caring Pick GCM
January 8, 2015GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries is promoting the national Souperbowl of Caring event this month as a way to help feed hungry neighbors in the Greater Greer area. Primarily…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2015
January 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2015 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in…
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Lourie Center Announces Award
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…
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